For Libby Beckett, opening her charming yarn shop, and introducing customers to the joys of knitting and crochet, is the work she was meant to do. Until the yarn she loves is used for murder….
Libby has come home to Collinstown, Maryland to live her dream and open her own yarn shop, aptly named Y.A.R.N., along the Chester River. To Libby, Y.A.R.N. stands for "You're Absolutely Ready Now." But the acronym changes whenever inspiration strikes, and customers add to the list of suggestions that fill the blackboard wall in a shop stuffed with color, fiber, and comfort.
Libby is thrilled when she lands famous Norwegian knitting celebrity Perle Langager for a series of events at Y.A.R.N. Libby's English bulldog, Hank, has been modeling one of Perle's doggie sweaters, and customers just can't wait to see Perle in action. The mayor of Collinstown even decrees a Collinstown Yarn Day to celebrate. But once Perle arrives in town, she seems distracted and on edge. And when she's found strangled with a skein of red yarn, Libby knows she has to solve a knotty mystery before her new life unravels.
Libby has come home to Collinstown, Maryland to live her dream and open her own yarn shop, aptly named Y.A.R.N., along the Chester River. To Libby, Y.A.R.N. stands for "You're Absolutely Ready Now." But the acronym changes whenever inspiration strikes, and customers add to the list of suggestions that fill the blackboard wall in a shop stuffed with color, fiber, and comfort.
Libby is thrilled when she lands famous Norwegian knitting celebrity Perle Langager for a series of events at Y.A.R.N. Libby's English bulldog, Hank, has been modeling one of Perle's doggie sweaters, and customers just can't wait to see Perle in action. The mayor of Collinstown even decrees a Collinstown Yarn Day to celebrate. But once Perle arrives in town, she seems distracted and on edge. And when she's found strangled with a skein of red yarn, Libby knows she has to solve a knotty mystery before her new life unravels.
MY THOUGHTS
This was a fantastic cozy mystery. I'm not a knitter, don't really know much about it, so I was a little unsure about this book. But it's by Allie Pleiter, one of my favorite authors, so I figured I'd give it a chance. It blew me away. I loved it! It's one of my favorite cozies in recent memory.
There was something very comforting about the way this was written. I felt right at home in these pages. Libby's first-person narration was so welcoming and her upbeat attitude put a smile on my face. Her enthusiasm for knitting was contagious. She also made a great amateur sleuth. She was a little reluctant about it at first, but she really grew into the role.
On Skein of Death is sure to delight knitters and non-knitters alike. I can't wait to visit Collinstown again. Highly recommended!
I received a complimentary copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.
FIVE STARS
Sounds cute! I love that her acronym for Y.A.R.N. changes. :)
ReplyDeleteI love that too. I thought it was a nice addition to the story. :)
DeleteThanks so much for this lovely review!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! It was such a great mystery! :)
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